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IOSH WS

Everyone at work should have an understanding of why they must work safely.

Everyone at work should have an understanding of why they must ‘work safely’.
Working safely is a one-day course for people at any level, in any sector, that need a grounding in health and safety.
It is ideal for introducing staff to why health and safety is important, Working safely shows how everyone can make a difference to their own wellbeing and that of others through everyday behaviours.
Fun and interactive, the course focuses on best practice rather than legislation.

Course Content:
Part one: Introducing working safely
Part two: Defining hazard and risk
Part three: Identifying common hazards
Part four: Improving safety performanceLearning aims:
– To provide learners with an understanding of how their actions in the workplace contribute to safety and health
– To ensure that learners clearly understand their safety and health responsibilities.Learning outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
1. Identify why it is important to work safely
2. Identify everyone’s responsibilities in relation to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
3. Define key terms in safety and health
4. Identify workplace hazards and risks, their impact and how to control them
5. Identify ways safety, health and wellbeing are managed and improved within the workplace

The assessment for this course is two closed book examinations which cover the course learning objectives. The first is a short multiple choice examination, the second is a hazard spotting exercise.
An IOSH Certificate will be awarded to successful candidates.

What does the business get?
– Peace of mind offered by training that’s designed and quality-controlled by the Chartered body for safety and health professionals, IOSH.
– Minimal disruption to working days and shifts.
– The programme is delivered in just one day, including the assessment.
– Efficient and effective learning.
– All health and safety basics covered in a single self-contained session.
– Nationally-recognised, respected and certificated training for its teams.What results can I expect?
– Greater productivity, from fewer hours lost due to sickness and accidents
– Improved company-wide safety awareness culture and appreciation of safety measures
– Active staff involvement to improve the workplace
– Enhanced reputation within the supply chain

Applying for a CSCS card:
The IOSH Working safely course is recognised by CSCS as an equivalent to a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
That means that delegates who successfully complete Working safely can apply for a CSCS green Labourer card once they have also passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives Test.
Working safely is for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding in the essentials of health and safety.

E-Learning Course:
The IOSH Working Safely E-Learning course includes learning materials to the whole IOSH Working Safely course, which includes:
Part one: Introducing working safely
Part two: Defining hazard and risk
Part three: Identifying common hazards
Part four: Improving safety performance
The two end of course assessments are also completed online. Each course booking initially comes with a 6 month licence for the learning and support materials, allowing you plenty of time to learn the material at a pace to suit you.
It takes approximately 6 hours learning time to complete the course, which may vary depending on the amount of existing knowledge that a learner has.
The course materials for the e-learning package cost £95.00 + VAT = £114.00 (which includes the IOSH fees).
There are bulk purchase discounts are available should you wish to purchase five or more e-learning licences.